Seasonal Grounds & Facilities Support Technician

Kendal System Careers•Lexington, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Technician at Kendal at Lexington, your work helps ensure our campus remains safe, beautiful, functional, and welcoming year-round. Guided by Quaker values, you will contribute to the safety, comfort, and well-being of our residents through landscaping, exterior maintenance, emergency response, and facilities support. This role is crucial for enhancing residents' quality of life and supporting a collaborative Facilities team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Virginia driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
Ability to properly wear and use designated personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to safely operate mowers, tractors, chainsaws, and other maintenance equipment
Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Willingness to perform cross-trade and miscellaneous support work across the Facilities team
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with residents while exercising good judgment and initiative
Comfort working with an older adult population while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
A dependable, safety-focused, and service-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

Provide full-spectrum groundskeeping, landscaping, and exterior maintenance support across the Kendal at Lexington campus.
Perform mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and general campus beautification tasks.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions to maintain campus appearance and sustainability.
Serve as a primary responder for inclement weather duties including snow and ice removal, salting, flood preparation, and emergency weather response.
Respond to after-hours emergencies and adjusted schedules related to weather events and operational needs.
Support Facilities Services work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, locksmithing/security, equipment maintenance, and related trades.
Perform preventative maintenance assignments in a timely manner.
Properly document work orders, completed tasks, and service records.
Secure and store tools and equipment appropriately when not in use.
Complete incident, accident, and service reports as needed.
Assist with moving residents, equipment, furniture, and event setup or tear down.
Coordinate maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
Respond to infrastructure issues including water leaks and sewer backups.
Perform post-construction or rough cleaning following repairs, renovations, or construction projects.
Collect and dispose of exterior trash and recycling for various campus locations.
Perform weekly trash, recycling, and dog waste receptacle pickup across campus.
Clean the interior of Kendal vehicles assigned to Facilities Services – Maintenance.
Replenish gasoline in all Kendal vehicles.
Follow all safe work procedures including proper use of gloves, masks, hearing protection, eyewear, and other PPE.
Utilize cones, barricades, caution signs, reflective vests, and other safety measures to protect residents, visitors, and staff.
Report unusual or suspicious conditions or behaviors promptly.
Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with team members while also performing tasks independently as needed.
Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and respect when working with residents, families, and staff.